parathyroid hormone (PTH) 1-34

Indications: -> treatment of osteoporosis Dosage: 20-40 ug SC QD Pharmacokinetics: -> elimination 1/2life of 1-2 hours Mechanism of action: 1) pulse of PTH stimulates Ca⁺² metabolism, including deposition in bone 2) see PTH

General

endocrine agent peptide

Properties

MISC-INFO: 1/2life 1-2 HOURS

References

Solomon DH, in: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001